227 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City IN
Monday, May 26th, 2025
🏃♂️ The Memorial Day Mile
Come join us this Memorial Day for a downhill competitive mile that starts downtown Columbia City and finishes at the Whitley County YMCA. The course follows Van Buren Street in a point to point race. The race will kick off the Annual Memorial Day Parade which starts at 10:15AM.
🗓️ Event Details
- Date: 2025-05-26
- Location: 227 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City, IN 46725
- Packet Pick Up: Available starting at 8:30 AM on race day.
- Race Start: Just West of Running Around Screen Printing on Van Buren Street.
🥤 Post-Race Festivities
Post race refreshments and awards will be given at the finish line. A local favorite, Moo-Over will be at the finish line handing out delicious and refreshing plant-based ice cream for all finishers.
🚗 Parking Information
Parking will be available throughout Columbia City as well as at the finish at the YMCA. We ask that participants refrain from parking along Van Buren Street (Start line/Parade Route).
🏆 Awards
- Awards for: Overall Male and Female, Overall Masters Male and Female.
- New this year: Overall Grand Masters (50+) Male and Female prize money.
- Commemorative: All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher coin at the finish line.
- 2025 Prize Pool: Total of $600 for overall winners with specific cash prizes for each place.
🤝 Charitable Contribution
100% of the profits from the race are added into the Veterans Marathon end of the year donation which will go to the local AMVETS post 2919 and Columbia City Fire Department.
🔗 More Information
For additional details, visit the official race page: The Memorial Day Mile.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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